Bottom Line, Inc.
Individual Contributor - Participant’s Workbook
Scoring directions:
Listed opposite each of the five coping scales below are the numbers of four of the statements above. For each scale,
find the four statements; and sum your responses. Enter the total in the space provided.
Coping Scale
Questions to sum responses to
Your Score
Knows self
4_______ 9_______ 13_______ 18_______
Many interests
2_______ 5_______ 7_______ 16_______
Variety of reactions
1_______ 11_______ 17_______ 19_______
Accepts others’ values
3_______ 8_______ 14_______ 20_______
Active and productive
6_______ 10_______ 12_______ 15_______
TOTAL
Scores on each of the five areas can vary between 4 and 20. Scores of 12 or above suggest that it might be useful to
direct more attention to the area. The overall total score can range between 20 and 100. Scores of 60 or more suggest
some difficulty in coping with the dimensions covered.
Knows Self
Knows self at all levels and understands own strengths and weaknesses. Knows him or she well enough to know those
personality factors which can’t be changed and those skills – social and professional – on which to capitalize.
Many Interests
Has developed a lot of interests outside the world of work. Has a variety of satisfactions in life and does not get all
satisfactions from the job. Pursues these outside interests regularly (family and business).
Variety of Reactions
Doesn’t always react in the same way to factors he/she finds stressful. Doesn’t develop a headache when angry with the
boss or get depressed when faced with an apparently minor threat. Doesn’t become hyperactive or frozen by incapacity
under stress. Bounces back quickly.
Accepts Others’ Values
Acknowledges that others have different value systems, ways of doing things, and tends to accept this as a way of life
without attempting to change others.
Active and Productive
Active and productive at work without sacrificing similar activities in the community and in the home.
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